As one of the many universities of Istanbul, Koç university has always been among the top universities in Turkey. Koç is a private university with a quite small but rather high-quality academic group. This university was chosen as the best university in Turkey for three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018. This university is surely one of the best universities in Turkey for it has been the first in priority for almost all top students of top schools all around the nation.

The main campus of the university is situated in the Sariyer area in European part of Istanbul, but the oldest campus is in Istinye, in northern Istanbul. The university was founded in 1993 in Istinye campus but later in 2000, university moved to its current campus in Sariyer and has been there ever since.

Koç university unlike most universities in Istanbul, doesn’t offer many programs and doesn’t admit many students. There are 22 undergraduate programs, 67 graduate programs and 30 PhD programs offered in Koç university to the most talented Turkish and international students willing to study there. There are about nine thousand students studying in various levels at the moment in the university. The total number of the staff of this university is 743.

Advantages

The most mentioned advantage of Koç university is probably the language of instruction. This university uses English as its language which has came helpful for students to develop their language proficiency and connect to the world of science more easily. Being situated in a forested area on suburban parts of Istanbul, Koç university has an outstanding campus that will create incredible experiences for all its students. By having only 9 thousand students and 800 staff, this university is able to offer a high-quality education to all students with an intensive emphasis on research that makes Koç the best research center in the region. Koç also provides a hand-full of facilities for its students in the campus. Many internship programs which are offered by the university are another one of the mentioned advantages of this university by its current students. Considering all of the facts, Koç university is obviously a distinguished and first-class university in Turkey.

Student life

The university offers 13 sports facilities, 66 student associations, 239 labs and a sightly campus. There are several student unions and communities in the university which are an important part of the university life. The Sevgi Gönül cultural center in the Rumelifeneri campus is a place that lots of concerts, seminars, movies and events take place. Koç university offers high quality food and dinning in several cafes and restaurants around the campuses. There are a wide range of foods that students can choose and enjoy and have a great experience in the university.

Koç university also has a health center, with 5 physicians and several nurses and assistants. There are also some hospitals and clinics in nearby areas which students can use in the times of emergency. There is an ambulance in the campus that can take injured people to the hospital. This university offers dormitory to all undergraduate international students.

There are several sports facilities, such as a multipurpose gym, tennis court, soccer field and …. in the campus. On the west campus, a semi-Olympic swimming pool can also be found.

Admissions and application requirements

Since the language of instruction is English, all students need to take one of the acceptable language proficiency tests available (Toefl: 80/ PTE: 67/ YDS: 80). You can also take the Koç university English proficiency exam (KUEPE). Language proficiency is necessary but not all. You also need to have acceptable scores and diplomas in order to be admitted here.

Application requirements

• A copy of international teat score report or diploma
• Personal essay (SOV)
• 1 letter of recommendation
• High school diploma and its Turkish translation
• Official high school transcripts
• A copy of the language proficiency test report
• For law and nursing you also need a Turkish language proficiency
• 200 liras application fee

Remember to send your application and documents before May 15th. Check the exact date of each year on university website.

Koç university ranking

In the QS world university ranking, Koc university has been ranked as the 511^th best university in the world. This university, with its high-quality education is definitely one of the best universities, if not the best one, in Turkey. Koc had been among the 300 top universities of the world before 2018 and it is to this day one of the most prestigious universities in Asia. Koc is among the top 50 Asian universities at QS world university ranking. For being less than 30 years old, Koc has also been named as one of the best young universities in the world.

Times higher education has also ranked Koc between 500-600 top universities in the world and also the 83^rd young university in the world.

Top Programs

 Business

The school of business is not only the best in Turkey, but also among the top %1 of business schools in the world. This faculty has received a “triple crown” accreditation and is ranked among the top 50 business schools in the world. This school has been recognized by AACSB international (Association to advance the collegiate schools of business) after being recognized by AMBA and EQUIS accreditation. Koc university is the only university in Turkey to have the triple crown of 3 worldly know accreditations.

Law

Another one of the world famous and first-class programs at the Koc university is the law program offered here. With a professional team, faculty of law tries to offer a curriculum based on question, inquire and criticism that will help its students become successful lawyers in the future. This faculty has been ranked among the top 200 Law schools in the world.

Medicine

This program aims to educate doctors and physicians who wish to contribute to the development of the field of medicine and be open to a life-long learning. They will study at the campus for 3 years and then work and study at Koc university hospital for the rest of their time at Koc university.

Why study at Koc university

Offering a high-quality education, Koc university in Istanbul is a university that every talented individual seeking educational greatness must have in his list. Having some of the best programs and faculties in Turkey and in the world, Koc university will help every individual reach the highest of their educational and professional goals. The university merits from a number of outstanding facilities such as sports facilities, cultural centers, dormitories and etc. that are ready to help students have a memorable and peaceful life at the beautiful city of Istanbul and inside the gorgeous campus of the university. Students wanting to continue their academic life specially in business and economics would study in one of the best universities in the world and with one of the best professional teaching groups in their faculties. To make the long story short, Koc, is a first class private university that has all a talented student needs in his road to success.